Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38 Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025)DMBA
Oil change 8,000 mi n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 40,000 mi
Chain 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) or the Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025)?

Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.